The solitaire pendant - a single gemstone in a simple setting on a chain - is the most distilled form of colored gemstone necklace: no design complexity, no additional stones, just the gemstone itself given the stage it deserves. This version from the Wrapped in Gold collection features a 0.81ct oval sky blue topaz in 18K yellow gold over sterling silver at 0.50" long by 0.51" wide on an 18" Singapore chain with a lobster claw clasp and 2" extender. The Singapore chain is the right choice for a solitaire pendant - its twisted, faceted links catch light along their length, giving the necklace movement and sparkle without competing with the pendant. sky blue topaz is a trade name for this particular sky blue topaz variety, with a clear, vibrant blue that reads as clean and serene at the collarbone. A January/Capricorn birthstone designation indicates this piece also carries astrological identity. Natural topaz from Brazil. The solitaire pendant format is both timeless and fully functional as a layering piece - this necklace works alone or as part of a multi-layer look with different lengths.